India, March 23 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Government of India,Shri Manohar Lal reviewed the implementation and progress of key urban development initiatives and infrastructure projects.

Highlighting the potential of Odisha's urban centers, the Minister emphasized the need to develop Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, and Khordha as Growth Hubs to drive regional economic development. The focus will be on improving infrastructure, encouraging industrial and commercial growth, and promoting sustainable urbanization through strategic planning and public-private partnerships.

A major point of discussion was the proposal for developing a new city as part of the ...